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Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
THE NEW LOCAL OPTION LAW.


Amenddtory
Of Former Prohibition Laos passed By
precious Legislatures.
The General Assembly of North Caro-
lima do enact: Sec !. That section 33, ,113
Of the Code be amended by adding the
following clause at the end of said section:
PTOvided That hereafter such election
shall not be held oftener than once in two
years in any one county, city, town or
township.
Sec 2. That section sl14 of the Code be
amended by adding the following at the
end thereof: "When such election is held
for any city, town county or township,
the Board of Canvassers shall consist OF
one member from each ward or precinct
and If there is but one voting place in
such city, town or township, no canvass
ers other than that made by the judges
appointed to hold the election shall be M
cessary, but such judges shall make such
proclamation OF the result of the election
as is required by Boards of County Cen
vassers in elections for members of the
General Assembly.
Sec 8. That Section Sll6 of the Code be
stricken out and the following substituted
therefor: "1f the majority of the votes
cast at such election in any city, town,
county or township shall have printed or
written thereon tie words, ''No License"
it shall not be lawful for the Board of
Commissioners for such county to grant
license to any person for the sale o: spir-
ituous, vinous or malt liquors, or for any
person to sell any spirituous, vinous or
malt liquors within such county, city,
town or township, until another election
shall be held reversing such election: Pro
osded that liquor dealers holding license
shall be allowed six months in which to
close out their business, if their license
shall go long remain in force. If any per.
SON shall sell any spirituous, vinous or
malt liquors within such city, county,
town or township, in violation of the pro-
visions of this section, the person SO Of
tending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and fined or imprisoned, or both, at the
discretion of the court.
Sec 4. No druggist shall sell or Other
wise dispose of any spirituous, vinous or
malt liquors, except for bona fide medical
purposes, and upon the prescription Of q
practical physician, known to such drug
gist to be of reputable standing in his pro-
fession, or recommended as such by q phv-
sioian who is SO known, which prescription
shall be in writing and signed by such
physician, aud shall specify the name OF
the person to be supplied and quantity of
dose; no physician shall give prescrip-
tion to any drug store in which he is
dnancially interested. Any druggist who
shall violate the provisions of this section,
any physician, or other person who shall
give, procure or aid in procuring any false
.or fraudulent prescription fer any spiritu-
ous, vinous or malt liquors, in violation of
the provisions of this act, shall be guilty
of misdemeanor, and on conviction shall
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
BIG SALE OF
Dry Goods, Shoes, DC,
At Cost for Zach

For the next thirty days we offer at cost and
for cash strictly, our stock of colored Dress
Goods, Dress Flannels, Black Cashmeres, Black
and Colored Silks, Surahs, &c. Also our entire
stock of Ladies' Flannel and Muslin Underwea,
Hosiery, Ribbons, RuchiDgs, Jersey Jackets
Handkerchief. Lace Curtains, Table Linens
Towels, Doylies, Velvet and Velvatiue, Fell
Sbawls, White and Red Flannels, &c Also OF
Domestic Sheetings, Laces and Hamburgs, Gents
Underwear, Pants Goods, Clothing, Hats, Trunks
Valises, &c. Also, line of Ladies Shoes from
The Factory of Elliott & Bro.
We do this. in order to make room for our
Spring Stock. We mean exactly what we say,
and now is the time to secure Bargains Come
early and be convinced
RG3AVES s. ALEXANDER.
Feb IS, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The firm of T. L SEIGLE has been changed
TO the firm name of T. L. SEIGLE q CO., w.
s. Alexander forming the company.
Extending thanks for past favors, the new
firm, by strict attention to business and handing
stock of Goods that is kept up to the highest
standard of excellence, shall expect full share
of the trade in the future. Look out for our
advertisements; they will interest you.
T.. L. SEIGLE g. co.
u All parties indebted to the old firm VIII
please call and make some arrangement OF Their
Accounts, as shall close the old business @
early as possible.
T.. L. sEIGLE.
Jan. IA, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

be fined or imprisoned, or both, in the dis
cretion of the court
Sec 5. All laws In conflict with this act
are hereby repealed.
Sec @. This act shall be in force from
aud after July lst 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Barnett & Bethune,
(SuccessOrs to Barnett d. Alerander)
DEALERS IN
HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES,

Keep everything in the way of Family Supplies,
such as Sugars, Green and Fresh Roasted Coffees,
Green and Black Teas, Molasses, Syrups, Flour,
Breakfast Bacon, Hams, Smoked Beef and Beet
Tongues, Toilet and Laundry Soaps, Starch,
Canned Fruits. Meats and Vegetables
Goods in Glass, such as Pickles, Sauces. Salad
Dressing, Catsup, Flayoring Extracts, OliTes,
Olive Oil, Jelies, Preserves, and in fact every.
thing usually found in first-class Grocery
Our Motto, Lowest prices consistent with the
two requisites, Good Quality and Honest Quan
tity." Come and see us.
BARNETT & BETRUNE.
Aug. 6, 1886.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
READ THIS.

ln addition to the usual large stock of GAR.
DEN SEED carried by US, we have for 1887
several new and improved varieties, viz: Corn
for Field and Garden, Beans, Peas, and Melons
Also, fresh collection of BUIST'S FLOWER
SEED, and BUIST'S LAWN GRASS in Is
cent packages.
We Burn all old Seed, therefore warrant every
paper sold by US.
R. b. JORDAN & CO.,
Jan 20, 1887 Druggists.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
DRESS GINGHAMS.
SattennS. &c.

We wish to call your attention to line OF
nice Dress Ginghams and Satteens which have
just arrived.
Also, large lot of Hamburg Edgings and In
sertings, Torchon Laces, &C.. which we are offer
ing very cheap.
We still have few pairs of Blankets that
we are offering
At Cost.
Remember that we are Agents for The Old
Staten Island Dyeng Establishment
HARGRAVES g. ALEXANDER.
March IL, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
To the Taxpayers Of Mecklen.
burg County.

Your attention is called to the fact that the
State and County Tax for the current year is
now due, and also that most stringent laws were
passed by the last Legislature in regard to the
collection of the same.
Read the Revenue Act passed at the last ses-
sion of the General Assembly, and do not GEN.
sure the Sheriff if you have an additional tax In
the way Of costto pay for collection of your tax.
WM r. GRIFFITH,
Nov. IL, 1886 6m Sheriff.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notioe.

Having qualified as Administrator of Jesse
Archie, deceased, hereby notify all persons
holding claims against said deceased to present
them to the undersigned on or before the 14th
day OF February, 1888, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery Persons owing
deceased are requested to make prompt payment.
T. A. HOVIS,
Feb. IL, 1887. CIV Administrator.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

@ A war OF determination has been
opened on the English Sparrow by the
Michigan Legislature, and it is believed
other States will join in the crusade. One
cent head is offered for their Obstruction.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

az Age is not to be feared. Fhe
older good and healthy person grows
the greater becomes his capacity to enjoy
the deeper, sweeter. and more noble kinds
OF happiness which the world affords.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Ready-Mixed Paints.

Averil Ready Mixed Paints are considered
the best. For sale by
w. n. WILSON & CO.,
Sept 10. 1886. Druggists.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Comparative Cotton statsr..1
The following is the comparative co,,
statement for the week ending Ma,.S SO.ton M
Total Receipts at all American d..
since Sent. lst. l88R 0tW

The following are the total net reco;,.
Of cotton st all United States sea.nop. sp"
since September lst, 1886: Galyss,asA
683. .444 bales, New Orleans l.sol ls.S1 ssn
Mobile zoe, ,443, Savannah I'll, ass wa Wa
mington Isl .eee, Charleston ss2so2
Norfolk 5ll ,s4!, Baltimore sl,o44, New
York n, ,705, Boston s6,s4s, PhiladelnI;.
81, ,967, Newport News 9s. lie, W est Pom,
200, 1922, Brunswick 25, 5,o54. Port Row.
Is, III, Pensacola Il, ,719. Total 4. .s16 Sss
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Total visible SupplY of Gnttnn

New YoRK, March 12.-The total v;,;
BILE supply of cotton for the world !,
2,9s3, ,252 bales, Of which 2,4s7.s59 Ara
American, against S,062, ,s4s and ASA
l4S respectively last year; receipts At ali
interior towns 3l,739; receipts from plsp.
tations 43,924. Crop in sight 5,99l,2
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
THREE COUNTERS
Of Interest.

Bring your Change and get Bargain
1st Counter holds all the new style Jerseys at
Cost
I'd Counter holds Jersey Gloves worth 80 and 90
cents at 50 cents, and Kids worth from &1.5O
to So at so cents.
Sd Counter holds the best Towel ever shown at
81 cents. Table Damask worth from so
cents to $l.10 at from 20 to 49, Doylies and
Table Sets at similar sacrifice.
E. L. KEESLER & co.
Jan. 81, 1897
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Garden Seeds.

Garden Seeds.
Garden Seed of all kinds, such as Pea,
Beans, Onion Sets, &C.. for the retail and
Wholesale trade.
Feb lS, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Surgical instruments.

Tosupply need long felt by the Medical
Profession of this section, we have now and will
keep constantly in stock full line of SURGl-
CAL INSTRUMENTS, which We warrant.
counts in any of the New York Instrument Cats.
logues. Give US call.
r. Il. JORDAN Il CO.,
Nov. 13, 1885. Druggists, Springs' Corner
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

a. Now is the time to tnrn up
ground. Plow deep and pulverize well
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
BUIsT'S
GARDEN SEED.

A Fresh Stock of all Varieties lust 70.
ceived by ...-
WIN. WILSON & CO.,
Jan. Il, 1857. Druggists.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
PHARR & LONG,
Successors to Il. d. LattG oe Bro. J
ClOthierS.

fdAhh q IONG,
Successors to r. d. LattG Dc Bro.
Clothiers.
Having succeeded the well known firm of e.
ID. LATTA d BRO, it is our desire to receive
and will be our utmost effort to deserve that
loyal support at the hands of the community
which SO steadfastly attended the retiring con-
Germ, and has made them prominent throughout
the two Carolinas.
New Clothing for 1887.
We shall give very close attention to our busi-
ness and shall have special care to the interests
OF our patrons, and as we begin our new life,
having no accounts and naught against anyone,
bearing good will toward all men," and a yery
special liking for ladies, who have the RESPONSE
Die charge OF providing well for the comfort of
the "rising generation" we shall hope by cour.
teous dealing, the selling of reliable Goods only,
and the One Price system, TO succeed.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods.
Our expenses will be light, relatively reduced j..
as we shall serve in active capacity ourselves and
as we have purchased our Stock very advan-
tageouSly, and much under value
We will offer inducements heretofore unknown
to the trade
The first call from our friends will be much
appreciated, and will give an announcement
which we will eDdeav or to substantially manifest
PHARR s. LONG.
Ian 1897
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

Safe and sure Cure Never fails. Try 1t and
be CONVINCED. The trade supplied By
L. s. HAGER,
Beatties' Ford, Lincoln county, N u
a. Sold by W. N. WILSON q CO.. Char
lotte, N. G.
Dec 8, 1886. Smpd
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

To Farmers and Merchants.
5000 pounds Blue Stone, Wholesale and
Retail
W. NJ. WILSON q CO.,
3d5S 10, 1885. Druggists
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Lanterns. &c.

We have the Improved Tubular Lantern; also
the Buckeye, with Double Globes. o
r. a. JORDAN q co.
DR.. Scott's Electric Hair Curler
Immediately crimps, bangs or curls the Hair !"
any desired shape. For sale by oo
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
The DAVIS GRAVEL REMEDY.

Jan. IA, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

Jan. z, 1887.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
Hit by "A GrpaSpr.

An episode that may result in another
International dispute occurred at Paso
del Nor5s, Mexico, involving United States
Consul Brigham and Judge Zubis resi-
dent magistrate. The following letter ex-
plains the difficulty:
PAsO DEL NoRTE. Aug 30-To j. VI. Pot
ter, assistant secretary of state, W ASKING
ton: Myself and Col. Cowart, of the Mes
callers agency of New Mexico, have been
here several days trying TO recover some
horses s6olen from the agency and brought
and held at this place. We havs all the
proofs necessary TO Identify the horses
and, after many days waiting. Judge Zu-
bia appointed the day TO try the case. At
3 O'Clock Cowart and myself called at the
court room, and, after remaining there
until after >, we went TO his residence to
see why he did not take up the case.
Nothing occurred there of an insulting
nature as | can prove. When We left.
Judge Iubia ran some 10 or II feet out into
the strost and struck me from behind over
the head. i then ran into the house and
told him he would hear from me again.
Thus che matter stands. Judge Xubia
insulted a United States agent and myself
while IN the discharge of our duty.
BRIGHAM, CO rs al.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
State Schnnl Rennrt.

As the business year of state institu-
Tions closes now on the Both of June, in
stead of Sept 30 as heretofore we have
been permitted TO gather the following
items Of interest regarding the work of
the state school for the nine months end
ing June 30. There have been 80 children
received during that time, and 30 linden
tured, 10 have been adopted "A declared
self-supporting, 81 restored TO parents, >
returned to counties, became Of age, and
girls married. There were no deaths
during the time. At the close of the year
there were 3 children in homes on trial,
and BIB in the institution, which was 81
less than it commenced the year with.
The cost of running the school for nine
months was S27,6OO.63. The larger items
of expense being, salari les S1553.19 cloth
ing 81, OBS ~ fuel So 523.6l meat and fish
S777.g9 repairs Sl,5ls.3s, schools sl,346.7s,
-four and meal S79).3l, groceries sSs125,
iarm and barn $l,59l.2S. butter, lard and
eggs S633 %. The expenses indicate the
same low per capita cost that has charc.
terized its past history .-Coldwater
Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
Successful Competitors.

Prizes were awarded TO successful com
petitors al the recent encampment of the
veterans Of southeastern Michigan as fol
lows: First, for the best uniformed and
drilled grand army post of not less than
4 members, exclusive of oihcers-Cold-
water and Litchteld, equal competitors,
$40 each. Second, for the largest average
attendance from any grand army post on
dress parade of Wednesday and Thursday.
Aug. 81, and Sept First prize, Cold
water, S25; second prize Hillsdale. SIS
Third, for the largest percentage of at
tendance on dress parade on Wednesday
and Thursday from any post of members
OF good standing, first prize Palmyra, $50 /;
second prize, Clayton, $50, third prize
Addison, 81 Fourth, TO any relief corps
in the district that shall register
the largest average attendance at
the womans relief corps head
quarters on the second and third days Of
encampment-Fir,t prize Morenci, S25;
second prize Coldwater, sl5. Fifth, for
the largest percentage of attendance from
any camp of sons of veterans, according
TO member hip, on dress parade Wednes-
day and Thursday-First prize, Pittsford,
SIS second prize Codwater, $40 Sixth
for the best drum corps i'll attendance al
least two days during the encampment-
First prize, Litchfeld, SIS; second prize
Jackson, SO. The Hilsdale 7drum corps
carried off the special prize Of SIS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
FOREIGN FACTS.

ExEmpress Eugene is visiting Queen
Victoria at Balmoral castle.
Chamberlain will come TO America
about the middle of November.
The bank of England has advanced its
rate of discount fro,u. shree TO four per
cent
Queen Victoria jubilee gifts are TO toe
publicly exhibited for shree months in the
81. James palace.
The Parnellites are greatly excited be
cause the government refused 10 extend
the allotment acts to Ireland
The French government will prosecute
the Figaro Of Paris for publishing the de-
tails Of the mobilization of the French
army.
The Pope has receiqed home contribu-
contributions amo lnttng to $4,000, for
his jubilee celebration.
Speaking of the. establishment of an
international arbi ration treaty. John
Bright says England and America shout 1
lead in the good work.
The Kabbabish tribe has defeated the
Dervlshes in the Baggara country, killing
], 300 of them. Tbs Abyssinians are NOV
ing against the Dervishes via SEMINAR.
The Nile is very high and the water is still
rising.
Prof. Chevrenl Of Paris, the chemist wa.
l0l years old Alg. 81. He is in perfect
health. He attended meeting of the
agricultural society and made pleasant
speech, thanking his colleagues for a
bouquet which they had presented to him
The national!sts have issued manifesto
calling upon tie men of "historic Clare
TO assemble ia thousands on the hill of
Ballycoree to flight the battle of the con,
stitution, which will be certain of a glor
ious consummation-the observation-disclosures
of Ireland -
The Russian government has taken ae~
casion to apprise the stats of teachers
throughout the empire on the re-opeaing
Of schools after vacation of the adoption
of new and stringent regulations designed
to check the spread of republican pTinci-
pies in Russia.
In spite of efforts 90 prevent meeting
Of land leaguers at Ballycoree, two meet
ings were held on Sunday, Sept 4.
Speeches were made, and although ex-
tremely radical in tone, good management
on the part of the nationalist leaders pre-
vented a conflict.
The London Times protests against the
treatment TO which British sealers in Beh-
ring Sea are subjected 10y the American
authorities in Alaska, ard suggests that
the government send cruiser to Alaskan
waters to secure strictly legal treatment
for British vessels.
The papal envoy to Ireland, in reply to
an address presented to him by the people
Of Tipperary, said; The pope loves Ireland
knows her sufferings and feels the deepest
sympathy with her people. He sent me to
tell you Of his love and sympathy and
moreover, that he intends to do q great
and real good for Ireland. When he
raises his voice the potent Of the earth
will listen reverently, because his voice is
never raised but in truth and justice. He
will do all in his power for the future
prosperity Of Ireland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
Fatal EXPLOSION.

A terrible boiler explosion occurred on
the farm of Lyman c. Curtis, five miles
from Flint, the other day, with the follow
ing results:
Daniel Stenges, dead; Lyman G. Curtis
probably fatally I'M ured, being badly
scalded VIII lockwood, seriously scalded
and otherwise injured; William Teacho ut
and Harry Rekley, scalded; the three last
mentioned will recover. Three young
ladies who were watching the threshers
at work when the boiler exploded, were
severely but not dangerously scalded.
Low water in the boiler, which was neg
lected while the threshers were trying to
extinguish the flames in the oat stacks, is
said TO have been the cause Of the explo
sion,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
THE STATE.
New Buildings.

The state board of agric culture accepted
the plans prepared for the new buildings
authorized by the legislature and in
structed the secretary u advertise for
bids for construction The contract will
be let September %. The buildings TO he
built consist OF a dormitory for students,
an apartment house for professors and
employees, "A horticultural laboratory and
an addition to the mechanical laboratory.
The amount appropriated for these i'm
provements is S2s.OOO.
The dormitory costing $4,000 is 10 be
lOlxag with an addition 57x37 containing
dining-room and kitchen with room for
the help. The wall is to he OF solid brick.
This is planned 70 contain rooms for fifty
students besides the boarding accommoda-
tions.
The apartment house, ofveneered brick,
will he of two stories and lOsxA.
The first Loor Is intended for families,
the second for single men. Two halls
pass transversely through the building,
from each of which open on the st-lpor
two suites of six rooms each for families.
The second floor is arranged in the same
manner. but the arran -ement is such that
each suit Of six room may be used as two
suits OF three rooms each, or tor single
gentlemen. This building will therefore
yield room to four families and eight single
employees.
The hort cultural laboratory is also TO
Ice o veneered brick, two stories in hight,
p ain in general appearance. This will
contain rooms for too $, storage, heeling
in, budding, b ssides the class room and of
fics and space for exhibiting educational
specimens OF fruits and plants
The mechanical laboratory will be in
c reused by an al Il ton which will nearly
double the capacity of the shop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
Hold an Interesting and Harmonious
Convention.
The Ticket and Platform.

The Pennsylvania democratic state con
vention met in Allentown on the 3lst ult
j. Ross Thompson OF Erie was nomi-
mated for supreme Judge and B. j. Nc
Graun for state treasurer.
Chairman Scott from the committee on
resolutions presented the platform, which
was adopted. Ii rene VS. the allegiance OF
Pennsylvania democrats TO the Chicago
platform OF 1884; demands that the large
surplus in the treasury shall be used 10
pay the public debt, and resolution OF
internal taxation and duties on imports;
indorses the administration "a being wise
and patriotic; indorses the legislation OF
congress aginst the importation Of con-
tract labor; favors law compelling the
return Of pauper aliens and criminals;
favors liberal pensions TO deserving union
soldiers and sailors; applauds the action
of the administration in adding to the
pension rolls a larger number shan was
ever before placed thereon in a cores
ponding period, while at the same time
protecting the treasury from fraudulent
claims; states that since the democratic
party has been in power that not one acre
of public lands has been granted 10 cor
porations; denounces ring rule and the
state reverue bill: favors an act 10 equal
iZe state taxation; denounces the last re-
publican Legislature for the defeat OF She
bill for the relief of the producer and re-.
finers of oil. states that the democratic
party sympathizes with the oppressed of
all nations and particularly the home rule
movement in Ireland; favors restricting
corporate power within its proper sphere,
and approves the act OF the administration
in throwing open for settlement 10000 900
acres of lands which we're held by fraud
by gigantic corporations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
Protection Against Land Thieves.

\ portion has been fled in the genera
land Office by citizens of White + ne co I'M
ty Nevada, accompanied by resolutions
passed at public meeting, asking the in.
tervention of the land department to pro
tect settlers against the unlawful appro-
priation of the public domain ny foreign
sheep'raisers. Petitions allege that there
are several companies of Englishmen
mostly aliens, having large focks of sheep
which travel from water TO water utterly
destroying the grass and communicating
tho water used by settlers fer domestic
purposes. They also complain. that tho
dominion exercised over the country by
these stock companies prevents settlers
from coming in and makes It impossible
for those who are there TO have schools
churches and other benefits OF civilization.
Acting Commissioner Stockslager has di-
reeted that an investigation, into the mat
Hrs complained of be mads by a special
agen OF the land office.